City of Dreams Manila ushers in the 'Wonders of Christmas' with an annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

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City of Dreams Manila officially kicked-off Yuletide festivities with the lighting of a 32-foot Christmas tree as the main highlight of its European-themed décor replete with two towering 22-foot nutcrackers, life-size Santa’s log cabin and sleigh at the main entrance.

City of Dreams Manila’s Christmas Tree Lighting (L-R standing): Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo, celebrity Karylle, Belle Corporation Vice Chair Willy Ocier, City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres, Mrs. Janet Olivares, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Parañaque First District Congressman Eric Olivarez, and Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista spearheaded the lighting ceremony, together with the Southside ballerinas (seated). 

Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez and his wife Janet, Parañaque First District Congressman Eric Olivarez, Belle Corporation Vice Chair Willy Ocier and City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres spearheaded the lighting ceremony and were joined by celebrity Karylle and Ms. Earth Philippines 2017’s: Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo and Ms. Fire Nelza Bautista.

(L-R) Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista, Belle Corporation Vice Chair Willy Ocier, City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres, Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo and lank the Southside ballerinas Mrs. Janet Olivares, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Parañaque First District Congressman Eric Olivarez, and Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista led the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Karylle also serenaded guests with classic holiday songs” Carol of the Bells”, “Angels We Have Heard On High” and “All I Want For Christmas Is You”. Hosted by Chaos Night Club Entertainment Manager and coincidentally Ms. World Philippines 2017 finalist Cristina Coloma, the program also featured an eight-piece ensemble from the Manila Symphony Orchestra with DJ Mica Atkinson, and the Southside ballerinas.

Karylle serenaded the audience with holiday melodies at City of Dreams Manila’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

In his welcome remarks, Andres attributed the property’s Christmas décor concept to the Danish designer Creation Group, which has designed amusement parks, malls, family entertainment spaces and hotels and restaurants, and Tema Design Philippines which executed the displays and various fiberglass installations.

City of Dreams Manila’s Property President Geoff Andres rendered his welcome remarks during the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

During the holiday season, Santa will be present at the log cabin installed at the main entrance and distribute sweet treats to guests during weekends of December. Various choirs will perform holiday melodies also every weekend up to December 25 at The Shops on the upper ground against a cluster of golden Christmas trees with fairies in flight. For magical photo ops, a 22-foot teddy bear covered in LED lights will be a favored backdrop at the garden by Nobu Hotel, as it sets the holiday mood and illuminates the integrated resort’s outdoor and garden space.

A Yuletide fairy brought enchantment at the European-themed Christmas display at the main entrance of City of Dreams Manila

European-themed décor of its Christmas display at the main entrance of City of Dreams Manila

Southside ballerinas performed a special dance number with the presence of officials who led the Christmas tree lighting ceremony (from left): Belle Corporation Vice Chair Willy Ocier, City of Dreams Manila Property President Geoff Andres, Mrs. Janet Olivares, Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez, Parañaque First District Congressman Eric Olivarez3. Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo, Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista, Southside ballerinas at the European-themed Christmas installation at the main entrance of City of Dreams Manila

DreamPlay will hold its annual Christmas-themed activity “Shrek the Halls” from December 2 to January 2, while a three-day bazaar for Dream Rewards members from November 24 to 26will be held at the Grand Ballroom. Staycation packages at Crown Towers Manila, Nobu Hotel Manila and Hyatt are on offer until December 31. Holiday menus and promotions will be offered in Nobu Manila, Crystal Dragon, Red Ginger, Wave, Café Society, and The Café at the Hyatt and in the other dining establishments.

Manila Symphony Orchestra performed Christmas songs at City of Dreams Manila’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Chaos Entertainment Manager and coincidentally Ms. World Philippines 2017 finalist Cristina Coloma hosted the event

Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista and Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo planks the Southside ballerinas at the European-themed Chrismas décor of City of Dreams Manila

Chaos will fly in international DJ Ookay to perform on December 8, while New Year’s Eve countdown parties at Chaos and CenterPlay will highlight top local performing artists including True Faith on December 31.

Yuletide themed cookies at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony

Manila Symphony Orchestra performed Christmas songs at City of Dreams Manila’s Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony

Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Fire Nelza Bautista and Ms. Earth Philippines 2017-Ms. Eco-Tourism Vanessa Mae Castillo with the Southside ballerinas at the European-themed Chrismas décor of City of Dreams Manila.

A 22-foot teddy bear covered in LED lights at the garden area near the Nobu pool

For inquiries and reservations, guests can call 800 8080, e-mail guestservices@cod-manila.com, or visit www.cityofdreamsmanila.com. Dream Rewards membership sign-up is free.

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus arrive at Globe Telecom

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Globe Telecom announced it will offer the new generation iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus. Customers will be able to purchase the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at www.globe.com.ph/iPhone8 and in stores starting November 17. For complete pricing details, please visit www.globe.com.ph/iPhone8.

“Every year, the iPhone launch is always something Apple enthusiasts look forward to. With Globe Postpaid’s ThePLAN, customers can get the best experience out of their iPhone 8 and 8 Plus with more data and access to the best content,” says Globe Senior Vice President for Consumer Mobile Business, Issa Cabreira. 

iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are a new generation of iPhone featuring a new glass and aluminum design in three beautiful finishes - space gray, silver and a new gold – made with the most durable glass ever in a smartphone, Retina HD displays, A11 Bionic chip and is designed for the ultimate augmented experience. The world’s most popular camera gets even better and wireless charging brings a powerful new capability to iPhone. iPhone 8 Plus features dual 12-megapixel cameras and introduces Portrait mode with Portrait Lighting, bringing dramatic studio lighting effects to iPhone, allowing customers to capture stunning portraits with a shallow depth of field effect in five different lighting styles.

With Globe Postpaid, customers can get iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus at attractive monthly repayments with ThePLAN 1799 or with the best Globe has to offer, ThePLATINUM Plan 4999.

ThePLAN 1799 comes with 11 GB of data, together with access to top TV, movie, and music apps. Customers get full access to the Netflix and Disney apps for 6 months, plus 3 months of Spotify Premium subscription at no extra cost and an additional 1GB to stream your favorite songs. The plan also comes with unlimited calls to Globe/TM and unlimited texts to all networks. Get to know more about ThePLAN at globe.com.ph/postpaid/theplan.

With Globe Platinum, experience the best Globe has to offer. Get Priority Network access to keep your mobile data at its most optimal levels. You also enjoy the freedom to surf, watch, and listen to your heart’s content with All-Month Data Surfing. Plus, have access to Thea, your Platinum Virtual Concierge that not only addresses Globe-related concerns, but can book dining reservations, buy movie tickets, or assist you with virtually anything under the sun. To learn more about ThePLATINUM 4999 Plan, visit www.globe.com.ph/platinum. 

For more details on pricing and data plans, please visit www.globe.com.ph/iPhone8. 

For more details on iPhone please visit www.apple.com/ph/iphone.

Giulia Takes Home-Cooked Food To A Whole New Level as It Opens at SM North EDSA

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Looking for more relaxing place to satisfied your appetite and food craving?

From the company that introduced Casa Italia to Metro Manila in 2015, comes Giulia, the newest dining place that beckons anyone longing for home-cooked food.

I enjoyed a delicious lunch with blogger friends last Saturday, November 10 at Giulia located at G/F the Block, SM North EDSA.

Taking off from the same location where the renowned Casa left its footprint, Giulia is a full-service restaurant that whips up hearty dishes that linger way after you’ve finished everything on their plates.

While meeting and greetings with each other, we have offered something to refresh - I had Cappuccino in Piccolo.

For starters, you can choose from the ceasar salad, the pumpkin and the mushroom soup. Or you can sate your palates with their flavorful servings of Gambas Al Ajillo and Loaded Fries.

Sure to earn raves because of its size and flavor is the Legend- a big chunk of fried, boneless chicken which packs in just the right amount of spices.

They also have other meat dishes like the Braised Lamb Shank, Italian Beef Stew and Crispy Pork Belly.

There is also something to be had by pasta lovers at Giulia: there is the carbonara, creamy prawn, beef lasagna, spicy calamari, and bolognese.

For sharing, they have an assortment of pizza to choose from, including the four-cheese, the all meat and the chicken barbecue. 

They also have big plates good for a few hungry mouths- like the rib and chicken platter.

Then, for sweet endings, they have a premium gelato line which boasts of the most natural ingredients- like their best-selling flavors pistachio, dark truffle, mint and Bailey’s.

Jay Tan, Managing Director of Grupo Manna, which operates Giuia is excited to add another restaurant to his other two diners- Casa Italia and Gelatofix- both located at the Bonifacio Global City.

He exclaims: “Having Giulia here at SM North EDSA is the perfect opportunity for us to serve customers from this part of the Metro who crave for well-thought of dishes. With Giulia, we promise you a holistic experience of good food, enticing ambience and great service.”

*Giulia is open during mall hours and is located at the G/F the Block, SM North EDSA.

Meet Jelai Espino : A young aspiring actress/singer

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Bitten by the acting bug, young and pretty Jelai Espino, aspires to be a well-known singer and actress someday.

Jelai, a 15 year-old (Grade 7 San Beda) student knows she still has a long way to go. 

To hone her craft, she’s been attending acting workshops, including the one offered by ABS-CBN's Star Magic and Ogie Diaz Acting Workshop. At present, she’s being handled by the same management of Comedy Queen Ms. Ai Ai Delas Alas, whom she’s very thankful for acting tips she has learned from Ai Ai giving full support on her activities.

For a jumpstart, she has released a CD single titled "Huwag Mong Biruin," composed and produced by well known Philippine musician, songwriter and hitmaker, Vehnee Saturno. Jelai’s music genre, Pop, she shared to us that she loves listening to KPop songs. She has done some shows, she performed an opening act in Michael Pangilinan show.

Has done some commercials and print ads too, Jelai is also chosen as brand ambassador for Natural Blend Coffee, and she is the endorser for Natura Organics Dear Teen Collections and Color Cosmetics.

When asked on opportunities on acting and love teams, Jelai shared that if she will be given the chance, she would love to work with Daniel Padilla and James Reid because she really looks up to them as great actors. And on her dreams to work with, her all time favorite actress, the star for all seasons Ms. Vilma Santos. She said that she really loves Ms. Vilma's movie "Anak" with Claudine Barretto and would want to do some of the scenes with her too.

During the blog conference, Jelai said that she is willing to give up her studies if a good opportunity knocks in her showbiz career.

The pretty teener Jelai also envisions herself as a lawyer someday when she grows more mature. She's now truly devoting herself to the craft of acting and singing and she’s getting ready for the challenges ahead. 

Jelai is the daughter of Butch and Bing Espino who are business entrepreneurs. 

To know more about Jelai Espino, visit her Facebook https://www.facebook.com/officialjelaiespino and follow her via Instagram at @jelaaaay_ .

John Legend brings Darkness And Light World Tour to Manila

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10x Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum selling singer-songwriter, John Legend will be returning to Manila for his highly anticipated Darkness And Light World Tour on March 21st, 2018 at the Araneta Coliseum.

John Legend’s latest album Darkness And Light has been a worldwide smash hit with the chart-topping singles “Love Me Now” and “Penthouse Floor” featuring Chance The Rapper. The album debuted on the Top 20 of the Billboard 200 and was streamed over 12-million times in the first week.

Legend serves as one of the principles for Get Lifted Film Co., a film and television production company that serves as Executive Producers on the HBO documentary “Southern Rites”, Pop Network docu-series “Sing It On”, WGN America’s series “Underground”, and films such as “Southside With You” and the critically acclaimed “La La Land”. Legend was also featured in the film and soundtrack of La La Land with the single “Start A Fire” and in the blockbuster Disney movie “Beauty and the Beast” with Ariana Grande.

Fans can expect to hear John Legend perform these new hits with his full live band, as well as his well-loved singles “All Of Me”, “Ordinary People”, “Green Light”, “Used To Love U”, “Save Room”, “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” and more. 

Tickets will be on-sale on Thursday, November 30 via TicketNet.com.ph. For more information, visit Wilbros Live on social media. 

Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @WilbrosLive

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